Firestopping Services for Enhanced Building Safety

Effective Firestop Systems Tailored to Your Needs

Protecting life and property requires robust firestopping solutions that prevent the spread of fire, smoke and toxic gases within buildings. At Five Star Building Products, we offer comprehensive firestopping services to ensure compliance with stringent building codes and safety standards. Our certified firestop contractors specialize in both new construction and retrofitting, providing solutions that safeguard critical areas of your building.

What Is Firestopping and Why Is It Important?

Firestopping is a passive fire protection strategy that involves sealing all penetrations, joints and openings in fire-rated walls, floors and ceilings to contain the spread of fire and smoke. By creating compartments within the building, firestopping allows more time for evacuation and minimizes damage.

Unlike active fire protection systems such as sprinklers, firestopping works continuously without activation, serving as a critical element of the building’s life safety system.

Our Firestopping Solutions

We offer many firestop products and services to meet your requirements. Our certified technicians ensure proper installation, testing and documentation for the following systems:

• Fire caulking and sealants: High-temperature acrylic or silicone sealants to seal penetrations and joints, preventing the spread of smoke and gases.
• Fire-rated joint systems: These systems protect expansion joints and construction gaps using flexible materials that maintain the fire rating of adjacent structures.
• Intumescent coatings: Expand when exposed to heat, forming a protective barrier on structural steel, beams, or columns.
• Collars and wraps: These contain the spread of fire and smoke through penetrations in pipes, flues and ducts.
• Perimeter fire barriers: These barriers seal gaps between floor slabs and curtain walls, which are critical in high-rise and commercial structures.

These products are tested and approved under industry standards such as UL and ASTM, ensuring optimal performance in high-risk environments.

Comprehensive Firestop Services

1. Pre-construction planning: Our experts collaborate with project managers, engineers and architects to design firestop systems tailored to the building layout and purpose.
2. Installation by certified contractors: As a UL and FM-approved firestop contractor, we ensure that each penetration and joint is sealed using approved materials and methods.
3. On-site inspections and testing: We conduct thorough inspections and testing to verify that all firestop systems meet building codes and fire safety standards.
4. Documentation and handover: Upon project completion, we provide a full package of certifications, submittals and installation logs, making compliance audits seamless.

Benefits of Our Firestopping Systems

• Enhanced safety: Our solutions prevent fire and smoke from spreading to adjacent areas, protecting building occupants.
• Code compliance: We meet local and national fire safety regulations, reducing liability and potential penalties.
• Cost-effective protection: Firestopping helps minimize damage, potentially saving thousands in repair costs or asset loss.
• Reduced downtime: Our systems are designed for easy maintenance and inspection, ensuring long-term protection without disruptions.

Why Choose Five Star Building Products?

Our team is certified by leading firestop manufacturers and organizations. With over 40 years of experience, we have successfully implemented firestop systems for commercial, industrial and data center applications.

We handle every aspect of your firestop needs from design to installation, minimizing coordination issues and project delays. And, as a part of the IBP family, we can provide timely support and rapid deployment for projects of any size with unparalleled resources and expertise.

Industries We Serve

• Commercial buildings
• Healthcare facilities
• Data centers
• Manufacturing plants
• Educational institutions

Firestopping FAQs

Q: Where is firestopping required in a building?
Firestopping is required through penetrations, membrane penetrations and joints in fire-rated assemblies, such as walls, floors and ceilings.

Q: Can firestopping replace a fire sprinkler system?
No, firestopping complements fire sprinklers by containing the spread of fire, smoke and gases, whereas sprinklers work to extinguish the flames.

Q: What types of firestopping materials are used?
Depending on the application, we use various materials, including caulks, sealants, intumescent coatings, collars and fire-rated blankets.

Contact Us for Reliable Firestopping Solutions

Protect your building, occupants and assets with expertly installed firestop systems. Contact Five Star Building Products today to discuss your project requirements or schedule a consultation.